Denpasar detention centre recorded 143 foreigner deportations through September

Denpasar — The Denpasar Immigration Detention Centre recorded 177 foreign nationals detained, 143 deported and seven transferred between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, 2026, officials said in Denpasar on Oct. 1.

Why it matters: The figures matter to foreign residents and businesses because they show the scale of immigration enforcement, while 18 business categories face restricted access to new foreign-investment licences.

Centre chief Teguh Mentalyadi provided the figures during an immigration-publication coordination event, according to Detik Bali. The detainees came from immigration offices in Bali and West Nusa Tenggara, while the transfers were made to other immigration detention centres.

Detik Bali reported that April recorded the highest monthly totals in the period, with 28 detentions and 29 deportations. The Bali Post also reported the same cumulative figures.

Bali tightens access for some foreign-investment businesses

Separately, Bali has restricted new foreign-investment licence applications in 18 business categories through Indonesia’s Online Single Submission system, according to reporting by The Star and the Italian Trade Agency.

The affected categories include accommodation, property and vehicle rentals, including motorcycle rentals, as well as some retail, food, consulting and fitness businesses. The restrictions have been in force since May, with the provincial government saying they are intended to protect local micro, small and medium enterprises from unfair competition.

The business restrictions are a separate policy development from the detention-centre figures. Existing companies must continue submitting required investment activity reports until the affected classifications are formally removed from the licensing system, according to the Italian Trade Agency’s account.

Sources

• Detik Bali
• Bali Post
• The Star
• Italian Trade Agency